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as in cuddling
to touch one another with the lips as a sign of love
it's traditional for couples to kiss under the mistletoe at Christmastime
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as in brushing
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
a gentle breeze kissing the water's surface
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Recent Examples of kissing
In June, the trio also made an appearance at the BET Awards and posed for a photo, both sisters kissing their dad on the cheek.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Everyone makes money by kissing the ring, and, in turn, the people with rings leverage that power in every aspect of your life.
—Eddie Huang, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2025
The film has been making headlines for quite some time as Chalamet and Paltrow were photographed passionately kissing while filming a scene for the movie last year.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
After the screening, video circulated online of the True Blood alum, wearing a white Magliano T-shirt with an image of a boot hovering over a man's outstretched tongue, hugging Pascal and kissing him on the cheek while the cast received a standing ovation at the screening.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
From doing in-store meet-and-greets to literally kissing babies in Dyckman, her hustler’s spirit is what helped her sprint to a hefty 200k debut.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Hudson added a large white heart to the bottom of the pic, as well as a GIF of two kissing swans.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The 39-year-old can be seen pulling the 56-year-old closer to her, wrapping her arm around his neck, before almost kissing one another.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Additional guidelines banned kissing specifically.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 26 Feb. 2025
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Everyone makes money by kissing the ring, and, in turn, the people with rings leverage that power in every aspect of your life.
—Eddie Huang, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2025
The film has been making headlines for quite some time as Chalamet and Paltrow were photographed passionately kissing while filming a scene for the movie last year.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
After the screening, video circulated online of the True Blood alum, wearing a white Magliano T-shirt with an image of a boot hovering over a man's outstretched tongue, hugging Pascal and kissing him on the cheek while the cast received a standing ovation at the screening.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
From doing in-store meet-and-greets to literally kissing babies in Dyckman, her hustler’s spirit is what helped her sprint to a hefty 200k debut.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Hudson added a large white heart to the bottom of the pic, as well as a GIF of two kissing swans.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The 39-year-old can be seen pulling the 56-year-old closer to her, wrapping her arm around his neck, before almost kissing one another.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Additional guidelines banned kissing specifically.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 26 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kissing
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Bookish Gifts There’s nothing better than cuddling up with a good book.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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The couple celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on June 25, 2025, and Kidman honored the occasion by posting a photo of them cuddling up together.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Instead, let your hair air dry for 20 to 30 minutes and then use it starting at the root of your hair, brushing in a downward movement.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to one week; rewarm before tossing or brushing on any protein.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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In photos of the pair smooching at midnight, fans quickly recognized the iconic architecture, namely the gold, arching ceilings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Aug. 2025
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With enough practice, the siblings learned to cross the entire yard without touching the ground by climbing trunks and swinging between branches.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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So what does that mean for a character like Cate, who could potentially push without touching anyone?—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Giants wide receiver and the heptathlon world champion first went public with their relationship in November 2024, when Hall included a photo of them hugging in an Instagram carousel.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Built with responsive foam cushioning, a taller stack height, and a foot-hugging knit upper, this Clifton 9 model also earned an APMA Seal of Acceptance for promoting good foot health.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Lean it next to the fireplace so that those who are snuggling up next to the fire can also grab an extra layer to sit on and cover up with.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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This sweatsuit is made out of thick, ultra-plush fleece fabric and features an oversized hooded sweatshirt with a large kangaroo pouch perfect for snuggling up in on flights.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Kissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kissing. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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